Capsaicin Free Glazed Greek Oregano Roasted Carrots
Roasted carrots get a serious upgrade here, caramelizing at high heat until their edges turn deeply golden before being coated in a sticky maple, lemon, and Greek oregano glaze. The garlic-infused olive oil does quiet, fragrant work in the background, and that final blast in the oven sets the glaze into something genuinely irresistible. For anyone avoiding capsaicin, the red pepper flakes are simply left out — the recipe is written that way from the start, so there's no awkward substitution or flavor compromise involved. The brightness from fresh lemon juice keeps the sweetness of the maple syrup in check, and the dried oregano adds an earthy, herby note that feels Mediterranean and a little unexpected on a humble carrot. A scatter of flat-leaf parsley and a squeeze of lemon at the end lifts the whole dish and makes it look as good as it tastes. This works just as well as a weeknight side as it does on a holiday table, and it comes together on a single sheet pan with minimal cleanup.
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4 servings
- 1 ½ lb carrots, peeled and halved lengthwise if thick
- 2 tbsp garlic-infused olive oil
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For the glaze
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried greek oregano
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Can be omittedred pepper flakes
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
- lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Arrange the carrots in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet, making sure they are not overlapping.
- 2
Drizzle the garlic-infused olive oil over the carrots, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and toss to coat evenly. Spread them cut-side down in a single layer.
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